Sportsground Maintenance Officer

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join the Sport and Recreation Facilities team in Canberra. You will contribute to the maintenance and presentation of community sporting venues, including ovals and district fields, ensuring high-quality facilities for local participation.

The role involves turf maintenance, cleaning of amenities, litter control, grounds restoration, and landscape upkeep.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture is highly desirable.
• Evidence of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Asbestos Awareness, White Card and Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is required prior commencement.
• C-Class Driver Licence is required.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Turf and grounds maintenance, including mowing and fertiliser application.
• Cleaning and maintenance of public amenities, pavilions, and sporting facilities.
• Litter collection and site presentation.
• Ground renovation and restoration works.
• Maintenance of garden beds, landscapes, and associated infrastructure.
• Supporting the safe and effective operation of sporting venues and community facilities.

Education

Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture

Tools

C-Class Driver Licence

Job description

Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 34253
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 November 2026
Contact Officer: Dave Mann on*********@act.gov.auor0417 822 ***

Details: Sport and Recreation Facilities is part of the City Presentation Branch and plays a vital role in the management, maintenance, and presentation of ACT Government community sportsgrounds across Canberra.

We are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our team in delivering high-quality sports facilities that support community participation in sport and recreation. The team is responsible for a diverse portfolio of sporting venues, including enclosed ovals, district playing fields, neighbourhood ovals, and synthetic turf surfaces.

As a member of the Sport and Recreation Facilities team, you will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of community sporting assets through a variety of operational activities, including:

• Turf and grounds maintenance, including mowing and fertiliser application.
• Cleaning and maintenance of public amenities, pavilions, and sporting facilities.
• Litter collection and site presentation.
• Ground renovation and restoration works.
• Maintenance of garden beds, landscapes, and associated infrastructure.
• Supporting the safe and effective operation of sporting venues and community facilities.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture are highly desirable.
• Evidence of completion of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Asbestos Awareness, White Card and Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is required prior commencement. For further information refer to: WorkSafe website and Access Canberra.
• C-Class Driver Licence.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role.

Note: This is a permanent position.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position requires the occupant(s) to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.